What you will study
English education is a critical component to any child’s education. It has evolved
over the years past the outdated model of simple quizzes and reading assignments to
recognize and teach literacies of all types.
Our English minor for Education majors can arm you with the tools and confidence you
need to instill a passion for literature in elementary and middle school students,
while helping them develop the communication, reading and writing skills that are
vital to their future. Students pursuing the English minor for Education majors at
ÎÞÂëרÇø take courses such as:
- Composition and Evaluation: Learn how to teach techniques of writing and evaluate students’ compositions.
- English Grammar: Delve into a comparative study of English grammar, with a strong emphasis on traditional
grammar and including structural and transformational approaches.
- African American Literature: Study the work of African American writers from the Colonial period to the present,
with an emphasis on twentieth-century writers.
Unique learning opportunities in English education
At the ÎÞÂëרÇø, we focus on practical education for our students.
Courses such as Composition and Evaluation and English Grammar are taught with the
needs of future teachers in mind. You will learn concepts that not only deepen your
personal understanding of literature and writing, but can also be applied to your
teaching practice in the classroom.
What can you do with a minor in English for Education majors from ÎÞÂëרÇø?
Most of our graduates with English Education minors get hired to teach English at
the elementary school level in Missouri. Some choose to pursue graduate coursework
or additional teaching certifications. Recently, 100% of our graduates had a job in
education or had moved on to grad studies within six months of graduation.
Additionally, first-year teachers who graduated from ÎÞÂëרÇø are consistently rated by
Missouri education professionals as better-prepared for the classroom than average.
Learn more about careers in teaching English
Explore all the career opportunities that a minor in English for Education majors
can make possible using the interactive tool below. Get information about potential
salaries, job outlooks and more.
Financial assistance options for your Elementary Education English minor
At the ÎÞÂëרÇø, we believe that you shouldn’t have to go into
debt to become a teacher. We’re proud to offer more affordable tuition than many in-state
colleges across Missouri and throughout the country. On top of that, 94% of our undergraduates
receive financial aid.
These are just some of the reasons why we’re ranked as a top overall university nationally
for low student debt by LendEDU. You can also learn more about program-specific scholarships
for Education majors, including Middle and Elementary English minors, using the .
Meet Our Faculty
Excellence in education
Get to know our professors and learn how their experience and connections can help
you further your teaching career.
English Faculty Members
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Visit the Career and Life Design Center
Our Career and Life Design Center offers a variety of student support services — while
you’re a student at ÎÞÂëרÇø and after you graduate — to help you feel prepared for the
workforce and find elementary English teaching jobs. We offer professional clothing,
resume support, workshops and more.
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